Genda (Calendula / Pot marigold)
Calendula (Calendula / Pot marigold)
Calendula officinalis
The sunny, soothing skin herb for wounds, rashes and minor burns.
Calendula plant · Herb · Parts: Flower, Leaf
- Taste (rasa)
- Bitter, pungent, aromatic
- Energy (virya)
- Cooling
- Balances
- Pitta, Kapha
What it is used for
Benefits
- Speeds healing of minor cuts, scrapes and burns
- Soothes irritated skin, diaper rash and eczema
- Supports lymphatic and digestive comfort
How much
Dosage
1-2 tsp dried flowers per cup of tea, or 1-2 ml tincture, 2-3 times daily.
How to take it
Preparation & usage
Calendula skin wash
Steep 1 tbsp dried flowers in 1 cup boiling water for 15 minutes, cool and strain. Apply with a clean cloth.
2-3 times daily on affected skin
Calendula tea
Steep 1 tsp dried flowers in hot water for 10 minutes.
After meals for digestive comfort
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Precautions
- Avoid in pregnancy and while breastfeeding
- Skip if allergic to ragweed, daisies or other Asteraceae plants
- Use only Calendula officinalis, not ornamental marigolds
Where this comes from
Sources
Where to buy
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